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It was a familiar tale for Wales as Warren Gatland's men lived with New Zealand until just after half-time before being blown away in Wellington.

Steve Hansen’s men wrapped up the three-Test series with a 36-22 victory after a devastating display of attacking rugby in the third quarter.

Wales had been level with the world champions at 10-10 thanks to a try from second-row Alun Wyn Jones and five points from the boot of Dan Biggar.

But after wing Waisake Naholo had escaped a yellow card for taking out Liam Williams in mid-air, the All Blacks were inspired by replacement back Beauden Barrett and scored four tries in a 26-point 12-minute burst that effectively ended the contest.

Wales struggled to live with the intensity New Zealand played at during that explosive period, while the tourists' lineout struggled again on crucial occasions.

But Wales showed some admirable fighting qualities with two late tries as Scarlets star Liam Williams typified his brilliant tour by scoring a late consolation with an inspirational individual effort.

This was followed by a Jonathan Davies breakaway score but ultimately it was too little too late as Wales slipped to a 28th consecutive defeat against New Zealand in a record that goes back to 1953.

However, there were some heroic performances with young players like flanker Ross Moriarty coming of age following a dynamic display.

Gatland's side had seen their 21-18 lead vanish in the first Test with New Zealand recording 21 unanswered points to lose 39-21 in Auckland before their second string suffered a 40-7 midweek mauling at the hands of the Chiefs in Gatland’s Hamilton hometown.

The Wales boss made two changes to the starting line-up that lost to the Blacks in the opening Test.

George North’s torn hamstring meant Liam Williams moved to the wing. That opened up a spot at full-back which was filled by Rhys Patchell who had only flown out less than a week before as a replacement.

Alun Wyn Jones of Wales scores try

Gareth Anscombe was injured and Patchell was preferred to Matthew Morgan to win only his third cap and first start after a couple of replacement appearances against Japan in 2013.

Lock Bradley Davies dropped to the bench and was replaced by Luke Charteris in Gatland’s only unenforced change.

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen also made two changes from the first Test, with last week’s full-back Ben Smith replacing the out-of-sorts Julian Savea on the wing and the rejuvenated Israel Dagg recalled and slotting in at 15.

There was also a change at lock for the All Blacks, with Sam Whitelock having recovered from a hamstring injury and replaced Luke Romano.

There was a huge collision early on with Jamie Roberts tackling Malakai Fekitoa with both players receiving treatment. While Roberts received running attention for a cut, Fekitoa came off worse and was replaced by Seta Tamanivalu before later returning.

Wales again made a positive start with Rhys Webb sniping down the right-hand side but just knocking on in the 22. Some mistakes were creeping into the Welsh game with Warburton missing a tackle on Kieran Read and Jonathan Davies kicking straight into touch.

Israel Dagg celebrates his try

Patchell was involved as second receiver in the Welsh backline to give that extra handling option. New Zealand flanker Sam Cane was penalised for not releasing the tackler which allowed Dan Biggar to open the scoring.

A loose Biggar kick allowed Dagg and Waisake Naholo to counter attack and Wales conceded a penalty. New Zealand opted for an attacking lineout before sucking in the Welsh defence and releasing Dagg to score on his 50th cap. Cruden converted.

The difference in the speed and potency of the two attacks was obvious with New Zealand much quicker and forced Wales to concede a penalty which Cruden slotted over.

It was Cruden’s last act after he picked up a nasty looking neck injury and was replaced by Beauden Barrett following lengthy treatment with the outside-half leaving the field on a stretcher.

Aaron Cruden of the All Blacks is injured

Wales reacted quicker to the disruption and forced a penalty which they opted to go for the try and the attacking lineout rather than kicking the penalty. The decision backfired as their drive was pushed into touch.

But Wales attacking adventure paid off with centre Jonathan Davies the creator for the opening try for second-row Alun Wyn Jones. Davies made the initial burst to set up the platform as he powered through Beauden’s tackle before later popping up to launch a long pass to Jones who cantered over in the left-hand corner.

Biggar converted majestically from the touchline to level the scores at 10-10 at the interval.

Fekitoa was forced off at half-time with Barrett, Tamanivalu and Ryan Crotty ensuring it was an inexperienced All Blacks midfield up against the trio of Biggar, Roberts and Davies.

Naholo escaped a yellow card after taking out Liam Williams in the air under a high ball with South African referee Jaco Peyper deeming a penalty was sufficient.

Liam Williams of Wales is taken out by Waisake Naholo of New Zealand, but there was no yellow card

A remarkable passage of play saw Warburton produce a telling turnover and Jenkins performing an excellent covering tackle on Dane Coles. Warburton then intercepted but Faletau could not hold onto the pass which could have resulted in a breakaway try.

New Zealand proved clinical down the other end after stealing a Wales lineout that allowed Barrett to glide through the tackles of Roberts and Davies and release Ben Smith to score in the corner. Barrett converted.

And the ruthless All Blacks scored two tries in a couple of minutes as Barrett crashed over under the posts following an attacking scrum as 10-10 quickly became 24-10.

The All Blacks rampage continued with a simple try from the base of an attacking scrum with brilliant hands from Read releasing Smith who allowed Naholo to canter over.

Wales rallied but their lineout again proved their Achilles heel when they lost possession from the set-piece five minutes from New Zealand line with the hosts rallying and replacement flanker Ardie Savea stepped Patchell to complete a flowing move.

Beauden Barrett of the All Blacks (C) celebrates his try

With seven minutes remaining, Williams produced his stunning sole effort following a pass from Biggar who also converted. And then Davies scored with a powerful hand-off after centre partner Roberts had intercepted a New Zealand attack.

Ryan Crotty was denied a late try by a desperate Hallam Amos tackle which was the final play of the match.